Places of Interest - Southern England and Isle of Wight

 Things to do with the Kids - Southern England

Andover Museum
6, Church Close
Andover
Tel: 01264 - 366283

A wealth of fascinating archaeology from Stone Age to post medieval The 4,000 years old Beaker burial found near Chilbolton includes pottery, a copper dagger, shale beads and two pairs of gold earrings. Find out about Victorian Andover
The Weyhill Sheep Fair and the infamous workhouse scandal of 1846, and take a look at transport, schools, and local businesses, such as Taskers of Anna Valley... amd the Andover Workhouse.

Andover Museum

Ascot Racecourse
01344 876 876

Ascot Racecourse will reopen in 2006. Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 is the world's most famous racecourse.

Ascot Racecourse

Hove Lagoon
Kingsway
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 4LX
Tel: 01273 42 48 42
Fax: 01273 42 19 19

Hove lagoon is our main centre and focuses on :
Windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kids activities, corporate and group enquiries

Hove Lagoon

Brighton Marina Watersports
Pontoon 6
West Jetty
Brighton Marina
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 5UP
Tel: 01273 68 42 60
Fax 01273 68 42 60

Our Brighton Marina centre focuses on :
Yachting, powerboating, Zap Cats Lagoon Watersports

Brighton Marina Watersports

Sandown Isle of Wight
The Heights Leisure Centre
The Broadway
Sandown
Tel: 01983 405594

One of the Island's largest multi purpose leisure and activity centres. The centre is open all year and offers facilities for everyone, ranging from toddlers to fifty plus groups, participating in activities covering swimming to squash, fitness classes to taking a sauna, and Tone Zone Gym and training.

The Heights Leisure Centre

Swanage Railway
Station House
Swanage
Dorset BH19 1HB
01929 425800
Fax: 01929 426680
The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle. The goals of the Swanage Railway Trust (the controlling body of the Swanage Railway) are to restore the rail link between Swanage and Wareham.

Swanage Railway

Legoland
Winkfield Road
Windsor
08705 040404
 A land dedicated to children -
ride the dragon roller-coaster, drive a car, pan for gold -over 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions, set in 150 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens.

Legoland
The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0DG
Phone 01323 423302

The Seven Sister Sheep Centre has probably the largest collection of sheep in the world, including many older breeds no longer seen on modern farms. There are lots of young farm animals, including pigs, goats, calves, rabbits and chicks both outside and under cover to feed and cuddle, with easy access from paved walkways.

The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
Beale Park
Lower Basildon
Reading
01189845172
  Beale Park is home to swans ,owls, parrots and pheasants, farm animals, ponies, pets corner and much more.

Beale Park
Watercress Line
The Railway Station
Alresford
Hampshire
01962 733810
 Hampshire's preserved heritage railway. 10 mile round trip from Alton to Alresford.

Watercress Line
Durlston Country Park & Marine Project
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset, BH19 2JL
(01929) 424443
Fax: (01929) 424443
Durlston is a fabulous 113hectare (280acre) countryside paradise, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland. Whether it is the fabulous views, walks, the Great Globe, the superb geology, 400+ species of plant, 250+ species of bird, 34 species of butterfly, or the wide range of other wildlife, there is always something different to see at Durlston.

Durlston Country Park
Swanage Pier
Swanage Pier Trust
01929 423636
The Unique 100+ year old Victorian Pier lies in the Southern area of Swanage Bay. Swanage Pier is owned and operated by The Swanage Pier Trust, a registered charity and has two paid members with all other tasks being performed by Volunteers. There are Ladies and Gents toilets on the Pier each with a hot shower. The Pier is normally open during the summer months (April - October) from 8am (7am Bank Hols).
Closed approx. 1 hour before dusk.

Swanage Pier
Southampton Municipal Golf Course
The Booking Office
Golf Course Road
Bassett
Southampton
SO16 7LE
023 8076 0546
Open everyday from 6.06 am (or dawn)
Closes at 4pm (or an hour before dusk) whichever is the later.
Both courses are open all year round except for Christmas day.

Southampton Municipal Golf Course
Southampton Sports Centre
023 8079 0693
A wide range of activities avaialble at affordable prices

Southampton Sports Centre
The Mayflower Theatre Southampton
Commercial Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 1GE
023 8071 1800

The largest theatre in the South offers you magical evenings with the most spectacular touring musicals - many direct from the West End - plus opera, ballet, and some of the biggest names in popular music and comedy

The Mayflower Theatre
Outwood Windmill
The Old Mill,
Outwood Common,
near Redhill.
 01342 843644
England's oldest working windmill, built 1665. Museum of bygones, birds and pets. Children's play area.

Outwood Windmill
Frimley Lodge Park
Sturt Road
Mytchett,
Camberley.
01252 836970
Woodland and canalside walks,
play areas, miniature railway, 9 hole pitch and put course, cafe.

Frimley Lodge Park
The Nothe Fort and Gardens
Weymouth.
01305 787243
A coastal fortress, maze of tunnels, 70 rooms of display weapons, equipment and life-sized models.

The Nothe Fort and Gardens
Portland Museum,
217 Wakeham,
Portland.
01305 821804
 17th century thatched cottages situated above Church Ope Cove house the island's history of shipwrecks, smuggling and quarrying plus a comprehensive fossil collection in the garden.

Portland Museum
Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens,
Bullers Way
Abbotsbury
Dorset
01305 871387

A mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its Camellia Groves & Magnolias, noted for its Rhododendrons and Hydrangea collections. Rare plants and trees of enormous size, world famous Swannery and children's farm.

Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens
Dinosaur Museum
Dorchester
01305 269880 

Situated in Dorchester this unique display is Britain's only Dinosaur Museum.Actual fossils, skeletons and life-size reconstructions combine with audiovisual and hands-on displays to inform and entertain. A visit to this great award winning museum is a total experience, fun for all the family. There’s lots to do and see. Open all year daily, including Sundays, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (10.00am to 4.30pm from November to March). Closed 24-26 December inclusive.

Dinosaur Museum

 Lulworth Castle, Park and Heritage Centre,
Lulworth Cove.
01929 400352
A magnificent 17th century Castle with superb views from the South East Tower over the park and beyond.
Sea Life Park,
Weymouth.
01305 788255
Shark lagoon, Lair of the octopus, Shark academy. Located at Lodmor Country Park.
Bovington Tank Museum,
Wool,
Dorset.
01929 405096
 One of the largest collections of armoured fighting vehicles in the world

 Brooklands Museum,
Weybridge,
Surrey.
01932 857381
The birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation, with vintage cars, historic aircraft and memorabilia.
Burpham Court Farm Park,
Clay Lane,
Guildford.
01483 576089
Family farm, rare breeds, wildlife habitats, young animals, 3.30pm help the farmer, play area.
www.burphamcourtfarm.com
 Gatwick Zoo,
Russ Hill,
Charlwood.
01293 862312
 A collection of rare and attractive creatures including penguins, wallabies, flamingoes and monkeys.

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